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Kusadasi Shore Excursion: Private Tour to Ephesus. Temple of Artemis
Kusadasi Shore Excursion: Private Tour to Ephesus including Basilica of St John and Temple of Artemis
Kusadasi Shore Excursion: Private Tour to Ephesus including Basilica of St John and Temple of Artemis
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Kusadasi Shore Excursion: Private Tour to Ephesus. Ephesus Theatre

Kusadasi Shore Excursion: Private Tour to Ephesus including Basilica of St John and Temple of Artemis

By Achtypis Tours
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Overview

Explore the spectacular ancient city of Ephesus on a private shore excursion from the Kusadasi port. Learn about the rich history of this ancient city and visit the House of Virgin Mary, the Basilica of St John and the Temple or Artemis (also known as Temple of Diana). At the Ephesus Museum, see excavations from Ephesus, as well as frescoes, mosaics and the two famous statues of the Artemis of Ephesus. A private guided tour ensures you make the most of your brief time in port.

Activity location

  • Ancient City of Ephesus
    • 35920, Selcuk, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Ancient City of Ephesus
    • 35920, Selcuk, Turkiye

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport by private vehicle and professional driver
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll taxes, fees and handling charges
  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedWorry-Free Shore Excursion Guarantee
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drinks, unless specified

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • At time of booking, Cruise Ship passengers must provide the following details under Special Requirements: Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Not recommended for children aged 4 and under
  • Children 18 years and under must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please enter your preferred pickup time in the Special Requirements box at the time of booking, and reconfirm 48 hours prior to the tour’s departure time
  • Children who do not occupy a seat are free of charge. Children who occupy a seat and are up to 11 years old, benefit from a discount

Activity itinerary

Ancient City of Ephesus
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Meet at Kusadasi harbour and continue to Ephesus. Arrival to Ephesus - Enter through the Magnesia Gate and begin a slow, downhill walk with your guide into the ruins of this Roman provincial capital. Your route takes you past the Odeon, the Celsus Library, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan and the Great Theatre. The theatre had seating for 24,000, which was the site where it is believed St. Paul preached to the Ephesians, and is used today for a local spring festival.
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
House of the Virgin Mary - The Vatican has recognised this small house in the Solmissos Mountains as the final resting place of the Virgin Mary. A small shrine dedicated to St. Mary was found when the ruins of the house were first discovered.
The Basilica of Saint John
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Basilica of St.John - Built by the Emperor Justinian over the tomb of St. John the Apostle, the Basilica, now in ruins, once rivalled St. Sophia in size. See the remaining graceful columns and mosaics of the Basilica as you take in the panorama of the rural Selcuk countryside and the ruins of The Temple of Artemis.
The Temple of Artemis
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
The Temple of Artemis, which had been built at first during the Archaic period, today it's known one of the Seven Wonders of Ancient World.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESAncient City of Ephesus
    • 35920, Selcuk, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEAncient City of Ephesus
    • 35920, Selcuk, Turkiye

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